Browns vs. Saints live updates, inactives, where to watch: Shedeur Sanders gets first start of 2026 as Deshaun Watson ruled out with concussion

The Cleveland Browns go into Week 9 with a surprising 5-3 record that has them just outside the AFC wild-card playoff picture. So any and every win will be important from here on out. However, Sunday's game will draw even more attention with Browns head coach Todd Monken announcing that Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback while Deshaun Watson remains in concussion protocol. While this will be Sanders' first start of the season, the second-year pro started seven games as a rookie, finishing with a 3-4 record, completing 57% of his passes for 1,400 yards with 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Saints have lost four of their past five games, though they suffered one-score defeats in their previous two games before a bye week. QB Tyler Shough is playing well, throwing for 1,721 yards, 13 TDs and 7 INTs on a 67% completion rate. However, New Orleans ranks near the bottom half of NFC teams in total defense, allowing 372.7 yards per game. Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Browns and Saints face off in Week 9, airing on CBS.